Swiggy Instamart Condom delivery leaves Delhi man embarrassed at workplace

Delhi: A Reddit user, Manan Singh, shared his awkward experience after ordering condoms via Swiggy Instamart for delivery at his office. Instead of discreet packaging, the product arrived in a transparent plastic bag, sparking major embarrassment at his workplace.

Manan narrated his ordeal on the subreddit r/delhi, explaining that he instructed the delivery agent to leave the package at the reception. To his dismay, the visibly clear package revealed its contents to everyone at the reception desk.

“Buying condoms isn’t a big deal, but I usually order them from platforms like Blinkit, which use discreet packaging. This time, I tried Swiggy Instamart and didn’t expect this blunder,” he wrote. The user also shared an image of the translucent package, further highlighting the lack of privacy.

The post quickly went viral, garnering over 9,500 upvotes and 1,000+ comments before it was eventually deleted by Manan.

Reddit reacts with humour and caution

Reddit users offered a mix of empathetic and hilarious responses:

• One suggested, “Distribute them among colleagues and say it’s for sexual health awareness!”
• Another questioned his decision, “Who orders condoms at work?”
• A more serious reply warned, “Such deliveries at workplaces could trigger workplace harassment policies if someone feels uncomfortable.”

Similar experiences shared

Several users chimed in with anecdotes of their own delivery mishaps:

• A user recounted how Amazon Fresh delivered a condom pack without packaging to their maid, leading to an awkward misunderstanding.
• Another shared that a Zepto delivery boy clicked a photo of their order in front of their landlord, adding to the embarrassment.

Privacy in quick commerce

The incident has reignited discussions on packaging discretion in quick commerce services. While many platforms, like Blinkit, focus on using discreet packaging for sensitive items, this case highlights gaps in maintaining customer privacy.

It remains to be seen if platforms like Swiggy Instamart will address this growing concern among their users.